Question

State the differences between proprietary software and open source software.

Answer 1

• Proprietary Software:

1. It is a closed source software that means the company who developed the software owns it and others can not duplicate or distribute it without permission.
2. User have to pay and use.
3. Example: Windows, Adobe Photoshop.

• Open Source Software:

1. It provides source code for the users and the user can modify it if they want according to their requirement.
2. It is software that is free to use.
3. Example: Linux, Open office.